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Rachel

I’m trying to come to terms with winter—after all, there are people who actually love cold weather. Since I’m not one of them though, I try to figure out how to make this season more bearable if not likable. One of the ways that I manage this great task is by bundling up to an embarrassing extent (no fashionista wear it and bare it ethos for me, I go for the full winter swaddle) including lots and lots of tights and boots. And since the winter sales are in full force and it will likely be cold for another few weeks, it’s a great time to stock up on a(nother) pair or two.

Here are a few suggestions for your alter ego who loves winter with all that it has to offer and is generally ready for anything:

(Harley Davidson)

Biker Babe: By day you’re a desk jockey. In your imagination though, you ride off into the sunset on the back of Charlie Hunnam’s Harley. I’m a fan of Harley Davidson boots not because of the whole frustrated biker thing, but rather because the more you wear them the better they look. They’re also incredibly rugged and resist most precipitation, so you don’t get soaked. And they look equally cute with jeans or a little black dress. Ahem. Halsey‘s look tough, but are surprisingly flattering on the foot.

(Aetrex)

Cozy Feet: I’m loving the trend of everything knit with regard to boots. Since I seem to have the hardest time figuring out how to cram my great big feet into my boots when I’m wearing heavy socks as well, I prefer that my boots sometimes do double duty. These cute Aetrex Kara boots embrace the multi buckles look that’s big right now and also have an extra layer of stretchy knit, which works well for larger legs and also to keep you extra warm. Keep in mind though that they really are very flat flats and might not be the best choice for pounding the pavement.

(Teva)

Well Heeled: I no longer even pretend to wear heels after a few rounds with broken toes some years back. That said, Teva’s Foxy seems to be the magical height for both walking and leg flattering proportions. They also come in four buffed leather neutrals that mean you can wear them as you ease back into spring.

(Khombu)

Make Mine a Slushy: I’m grateful that there hasn’t been too much of the white stuff in my part of the world…yet. And while I loved the cutesy waterproof boots trends of the past few years, I’m all but saturated (yes, I see what I did there). Khombu boots might never be known for their flattering or leg slimming styles, but they sure will keep you warm and cozy. Mavis are made of waterproof suede and have a Thermolite lining and the styling is cute and comfy as well.

(Vionic)

Dressy + Comfortable: I’m guessing by now you’ve figured out that I’m not going to be featuring any stiletto heel boots. While I might try to torture my toes for special occasions, there’s no way I’m risking it during the cold and potentially slippery months. I just noticed that there’s a huge sale going on at the Vionic website and you can score these beautiful Georgia ankle boots for just about half price.

(Sheplers)

Where Angels Fear to Tread: And just because you can always use a guardian angel, these Corral cowgirl boots adorned with hearts and angel wings kind of remind me of Daryl Dixon’s (on The Walking Dead) angel wing jacket (only without the imminent threat of zombies on the horizon). Check out Sheplers‘ massive assortment of embroidered cowgirl boots.